2010 Mercedes-Benz S450 4MATIC S550 S600 S63 AMG S65 AMG W221 Owners Manual

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Possible causes/consequences and^X^Solutions

Problem

The yellow ABS The brake system is still functioning normally but temporarily the

indicator lamp ABS, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ESC, the hill-start assist system,

comes on while the HOLD function, the Adaptive Brake Lights, the PRE-SAFE®

the engine is

running.

system, and the PRE-SAFE^®Brake are unavailable.

The self-diagnosis has not been completed yet.

The ATTENTION ASSIST is disabled.

The indicator lamp will go out after driving a short distance at a

vehicle speed of above 12 mph (20 km/h).

If the ABS indicator lamp does not go out:

X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during

hard braking, reducing steering capability.

X Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking

responsiveness.

X Read and observe messages that may appear in the

multifunction display (Y page 446).

X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center as soon as possible.

Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an

accident.

The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP) switched off due to a

malfunction.

The ABS, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ESC, the hill-start assist

The yellow ESC warning system, the HOLD function, the Adaptive Brake Lights, the

lamp, the yellow ESC

OFF warning lamp, and

the yellow ABS

indicator lamp come on

while the engine is

running and an

PRE-SAFE® system, and the PRE-SAFE® Brake are also switched

off.

The brake system is still functioning normally but without the

systems specified above available.